Tahoora Sweets & Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Tahoora Sweets & Bakery has 29 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.
Tahoora Sweets & Bakery's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPOSED HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREPARATION AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF SAMOSAS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 123.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STUFFED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS AT 105.3F AND CHICKEN EGGROLLS FOUND AT 111.4F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PACKING ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF ELEVATOR ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (FLOUR).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR THAT DOES NOT DETACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ON HOW THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Dec 21, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLD UNIT ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE: FRIED CHICKEN LEG AT 87.8F, BEFF PUFF AT 125.6F, AND CHICKEN ROLLS AT 128.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JUICING MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED JUICE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS MUST BE LABELED AS NON-PASTEURIZED AND HAVE ALL PROPER DISCLOSURE INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1IN WIDE GAP UNDERNEATH ROOF ACCESS DOOR ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR CLOSE TO BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING THESE POTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OLD REFRIGERATORS, ICE MACHINES, FRYERS, AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT STORED IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES WHILE THE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. MANAGER ASKED ONE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)-NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11- ALL FOOD STOCKS, FOOD CONTAINERS,BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REPLACE SODA CRATE AND MILK CRATE WITH RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOODSTOCKS, FOOD CONTAINRS AND BOXED FOODS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING BEARD NET.(EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE FACIAL HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL PREP SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALLS IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2019
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STOCKS, FOOD CONTAINERS,BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NAD WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REPLACE SODA CRATE AND MILK CRATE WITH RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOODSTOCKS, FOOD CONTAINRS AND BOXED FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES IN 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING BLACK END CAP TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER, FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THE BLACK END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE AND INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD HOT IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AND PREP AREAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FRIED CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 105.6F TO 119.7F, FRIED VEGETABLE ROLL AT 120.5F, CHICKEN PUFF PASTRY AT 114.8F, BEEF PASTRY AT 128.1F, FRIED VEGETABLES AT 75.4F. TOTAL 20 LBS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO RESPOND TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE LARGE PREP AREA AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE SOUTH WALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT PREP ROOM. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP CUTTING BOARD, IN USE, WITH DEEP, BLACKENED AND DIRT ENCRUSTED CUTS AND GROOVES. MANAGER DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FACILITY PREPARES ITS OWN YOGURT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT IDPH TO OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR PREPARING DAIRY PRODUCTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND BEVERAGES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. INCLUDING ALLERGEN LABELS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR TO THE ALLEY FOUND WITH AN OPEN 1/4 IN GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL BETWEEN DOORS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHERS MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WOODEN BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED CHIPPING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN DUST.----METAL PREP SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR, MIDDLE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.---EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT PREP ROOM.---LEAK AT THE NOZZLE/BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE ELEVATOR TO THE SECOND FLOOR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON RAW WOODEN WALLS UNDER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP HANGING UTENSIL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SAME RAW WOOD AREAS MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AT THE 2ND FLOOR FAR NORTH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-VEGETABLE PAKORA 88.2F, BEEF PUFF 91.6F, CHICKEN PUFF 100.4F, CHICKEN VEGETABLE ROLL 107.6F, FRIED CHICKEN 86.0F, VEGETABLE SAMOSA 111.4F AND BEEF SAMOSA 114.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AND MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, LEDGINGS, FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO NOTED OVER 3 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON FIRST FLOOR BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2049452 DATED 4/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP TABLE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN SURFACE. #34) NOTED ALL OF THIRD FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CARPETED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARPET AND PROVIDE CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.#35) NOTED MISSING PANEL INSIDE UTILITY ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND STAINED WALLS BY THE COOKING STOVE ON THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.#41) NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ENDS OF THE THIRD FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES ON SOME FLOORS OF THE PREMISE USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PREP TABLE BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND ON THE HALL WAY WHERE SWEET ARE ASSEMBLED ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINKS
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Apr 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP TABLE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL OF THIRD FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CARPETED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARPET AND PROVIDE CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING PANEL INSIDE UTILITY ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND STAINED WALLS BY THE COOKING STOVE ON THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ENDS OF THE THIRD FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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82
Apr 19, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 46.4F, CHICKEN 45.9F, YOGURT 47.7F/52.1F, SAMOSA(BEEF:-116.4F, CHICKEN 133.9F), CHICKEN PUFF 106.3F, BEEF PUFF 133.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE PREP AREA BUT NOT SANITIZING. EMPLOYEES RINSING EQUIPMENT USING RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES DISHES ARE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVING WHERE EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP TABLE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL OF THIRD FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CARPETED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARPET AND PROVIDE CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING PANEL INSIDE UTILITY ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND STAINED WALLS BY THE COOKING STOVE ON THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ENDS OF THE THIRD FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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64
Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR SCOOOPABLE ICE CREAM BEING SERVED. MUST INSTALL DIPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED AT 8/8/16.
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90
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57F-60F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. 2 COOLERS WERE REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND 1 COOLER WAS TAGGED. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT AL TIMES. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 10LBS OF PRESLICED CREAM CAKES AT A VALUE OF $40 FOUND AT 57F. OBSERVED 3LBS OF YOGURT AT 58F VALUED AT $3. OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN PATTYS VALUED AT $30 AT 58.3F. OBSERVED 5LBS OF BEEF PATTYS VALUED AT $30 FOUND AT 57.6F. OBSERVED 5 PEICES OF FRIED CHICKEN WEIGHING 2LBS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 115F VALUED AT $5, OBSERVED 20 PEICES WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 5LBS OF EGGROLLS VALUED AT $10 AT 117.2F , OBSERVED 30 PEICES OF SAMOSA WEIGHING 5LBS VALUED AT $15 AT 114.2F. OBSERVED 20 PRE-CAPPED MANGO SMOOTHIES WEIGHING 10LBS MADE WITH MANGO PULP AND YOGURT AT 58.9F VALUED AT $25. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 40 -50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL MICE DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SHELVING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASES OF DOORS. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAPS AT DOORS AND ALL DOORS ARE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENMT IS DRAINED. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN INTERIOR NAD EXTEREIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. OBSERVED WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED AHND SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR SCOOOPABLE ICE CREAM BEING SERVED. MUST INSTALL DIPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR INACCURATE THERMOMETERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS. ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS MUST BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HAND MOPS TO DRY TO AVOID SMAL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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55
Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies/gnats(15 ) in 1st floor men's bathroom, also found rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door. Found rodent droppings(20 ) in 3rd floor storage room area. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning. floors in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in 3rd floor storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling by front counter that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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82
Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers in 2nd floor prep area, and in bsmt walk in coolers, must properly date food items in 2nd floor prep area, and bsmt walk in cooler. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers(1st floor), must properly date food items in reach in coolers(1st floor)).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cut, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and walk in coolers under shelving rack sin 1st, 2nd floors not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 3rd floor storage areas under shelving, racks, and under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, 2nd floor bathroom ceilings shall be provided, walls that had gaps, peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles, walls in 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, need detailed cleaning).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in 1st floor prep area shall be provided).
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter in 3rd floor storage area shall be removed).
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70
Jul 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers in 2nd floor prep area, and in bsmt walk in coolers, must properly date food items in 2nd floor prep area, and bsmt walk in cooler. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers(1st floor), must properly date food items in reach in coolers(1st floor).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cut, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and walk in coolers under shelving rack sin 1st, 2nd floors not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 3rd floor storage areas under shelving, racks, and under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, 2nd floor bathroom ceilings shall be provided, walls that had gaps, peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles, walls in 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in 1st floor prep area shall be provided.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter in 3rd floor storage area shall be removed.
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70
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AMD SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CASES OF CANDY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI; REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND RUST FROM ALL STAINLEES STEEL RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED CEILING AT PREP AREA AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAS REPAIRED SINCE LAST INSPECTION AND FOUND OPENINGS AROUND THE EDGES MEETING WITH THE WALL AND ACROSS FROM THE WINDOW. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR MOP CLOSET LOCATED BETWEEN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
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82
Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 5 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE 2ND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE ROACHES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRAME AT THE SAME RESTROOM STATED ABOVE AND AT WALL ABOVE SAME SAID 3-COMP SINK. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE. ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AMD SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CASES OF CANDY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI; REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND RUST FROM ALL STAINLEES STEEL RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR MOP CLOSET LOCATED BETWEEN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
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78
Jul 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PRERAPRED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL AND SAME IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OFF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR CANDY KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO THE FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED CANDY AND FOOD SPALSHES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR ABOVE THE HAND SINK AREA AND THE 2 DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLIGHTLY SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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74
Jun 10, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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90
Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY CAKE COOLER IN DINING ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 52.6F TO 56F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 56F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER: VARIOUS SLICES OF CAKE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED CREAM CAKE AT TEMP OF 47.8F,48.9F ,50.7F AND 52F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CAKE COOLER IN DINING AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 99, VALUE 495.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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82
Apr 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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90
Apr 8, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F, BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE 60F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF, VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AND ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 73.3F,COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 72F, VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 71.5F, MARINADE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 65.7F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOUND COOKED POTATOES MIX AT TEMP OF 54.9F TO 55.5F AT SECOND FLOOR STORED ON METAL SHELF BY THE PREP TABLE,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 80.5, VALUE $95. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN BASEMENT AREA. PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES, NO FOOD PREPARATION NOR FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED UNDER THE SAID PIPE, RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-2011, REPORT #664298 #38-BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #32-MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD /NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK. TO MINIMIZED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THIRD FLOOR IS USED FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, AND SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATED NEEDED ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING.
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Dec 23, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/16/12.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/16/12.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/16/12.
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Dec 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. CHICKEN EGG ROLL AT 110F, BEEF SAMOSA AT 109F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $18.75 AND TOTAL 2 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR,SIDE DOOR AND EMERGENCY DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED . FRONT DOOR WITH I/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE MIDDLE, SIDE DOOR WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND EMERGENCY DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN SINK COVER OF THE FRONT 3 COMPT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POT AND PANS THAT DOES NOT SUBMERGE IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK . REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS AND PANS TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DOORS OF THE THREE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST VACUUM THE CARPET IN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR OF THE ELEVATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER , MUST REPLACE. MISSING END CAPS IN THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SUGAR ALL OVER THE LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BIG MAIN GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT ON TOP OF THE COUNTER.
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Sep 20, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: found/observed front, and rear exit doors (1st floor)not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on middle of door, and bottom of door, ranging from 1/4inch to 1/2inch. citation issued#H000062820, with a court date of 10/14/2010. at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving in 1st, 2nd floors need detailed cleaning. storage shelving/racks in 3rd fl., and bsmt., need detailed cleaning. prep tables in 2nd floor prep areas need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors in prep areas(1st, 2nd floors) not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt., 3rd floor storage areas need detailed cleaning.(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in prep areas, storage areas, and staircase shall be repair. ceiling tiles, walls in prep areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields that were missing in prep areas shall be provided.light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tahoora Sweets & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery.
Has Tahoora Sweets & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tahoora Sweets & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tahoora Sweets & Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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